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FirstNet Needs Schedule, Communication Improvements, GAO Says

While AT&T is on track to meet all nationwide First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) milestones, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) this week flagged schedule, communication, and end-user satisfaction management issues that it said could stop the...

AT&T Ramps Up Coverage With 4G LTE In 4 Tampa Bay Counties (FL)

TAMPA, FL — Making good on its commercial slogan, "Just OK is not OK," AT&T customers and FirstNet subscribers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties got a big boost in wireless connectivity. AT&T added eight new cell sites to enhance 4G LTE...

North Texas Corporate Innovators and Public Safety

From public-safety blimps to revolutionary data centers, North Texas’ giants invented technology in 2019 to make our world a little bit better. TMGcore CEO John-David Enright says TMGcore is already scaling the size of traditional data centers without decreasing the...

New routers connect fire department to FirstNet (WI)

New routers connect fire department to FirstNet New in-vehicle routers will allow the Milton and Milton Township Fire Department to connect to the FirstNet Network. The First Responder Network Authority and AT&T operate the networ With the FirstNet Network, public...

State Police: Problem with making 9-1-1 calls fixed (CT)

State Police says a problem that prevented some people making 9-1-1 calls has been resolved Tuesday morning. “Preliminary information is that one of the carriers was attempting an update that action may have initiated the disruption,” said Brian Foley, executive aide...

Manatee County confirms new public safety director (FL)

Manatee County commissioners today confirmed the appointment of Jacob Saur as the county’s new public safety director. Saur previously served as the county’s emergency communications chief and has worked for Manatee County since 20001. "As our former emergency...

Mark Higgins appointed to the 9-1-1 Advisory Board (PA)

BELLEFONTE — Centre County Commissioner Mark Higgins has been named one of a select group of 19 leaders across the Pennsylvania to join the 9-1-1 Advisory Board. This board advises PEMA on the administration and operation of 9-1-1 systems in the Commonwealth. The...

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PSBTA Releases Survey on First Responder Support for FirstNet Reauthorization

New Survey: First Responders Overwhelmingly Support Reauthorization of FirstNet

A new bipartisan national survey commissioned by the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association finds near- unanimous support among first responders for reauthorizing the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority)– the agency overseeing America’s dedicated public safety broadband network.

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FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz Spectrum

This episode dives into the critical evolution of public safety communications, focusing on the recent FCC decision to establish a nationwide Band Manager framework for the 4.9 GHz spectrum, and discuss the evolution and deployment of the FirstNet System. Host Chris Tubbs interviews Chief Jeff Johnson, a leader in public safety technology and the development of FirstNet. Together, they explore the history, governance, and transformative potential of FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz spectrum in enhancing public safety operations with emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and augmented reality. The discussion emphasizes the importance of protecting and optimizing public safety spectrum, the lessons learned from past advocacy efforts, and a call to action for public safety leaders to remain engaged in ensuring the spectrum’s effective use and governance.


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Accessing Federal Resources When an Emergency or Major Disaster Strikes

In light of the major disasters that our nation has recently experienced, PS Grants is offering this FREE webinar to review Disaster Assistance Programs and how to access them. Learn what federal funds and resources are available through Disaster Assistance, understand the process of requesting assistance, know what to expect before, during, and after, and find out who to contact for help.


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